Question from a non pc gamer that wants to buy a new PC

Hello, I don't really know much about computers and specs and I been wanting to buy a new computer.

The need for a computer comes from a photographer using lightroom with an old computer, so i want to use this photo editing software with no slowdowns what so ever.

I am a gamer myself and I am thinking that if I buy a new PC I would like that at the same time start with a PC that also supports gaming.

Can you rate this one?:

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd.aspx

I am interested on the icore 7 version, but could you please also provide comments over the icore 5 version?

How would my experience improve with Lightroom?

Would I be able to play at least 1080p 60fps?

Sorry for my bad english. thanks!

Don't buy Alienware, overpriced.

Build your own rig for example: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Neag same price as their i7 build but with better parts =)

This here, not only can you get a better PC for so much less, but you can build what you want at the same time.

@PredatorRules: thanks for the suggestion, I did the exercise of adding the cost of acquiring a similar PC parts and assemble it myself and I the difference was not that much really, I am more worried about the specs of that computer rather than the price.

Thanks for your comments dude.

Jasso

Most of what makes a good gaming PC will also help with editing software like Photoshop and Lightroom. The specs on the i7 model are good, but could be better. Lightroom isn't that intensive as you can't heavily alter the image like you would in Photoshop. So it will run nice and smooth with those specs. Gaming will be good, mostly high/ultra settings for the next year or two at least.

Personally, I would recommend adding an SSD along with the included HDD, and possibly upgrading the Graphics card.

Maybe the difference was small because you assembled your custom rig on the same website?

From what I've read the best place to build a custom rig is newegg. The price difference is significant.

^PCpartpicker is the site to use not newegg... It takes all sites including newegg and puts their prices, combos and deals all up for comparison with spec information on all parts. So no Don't go to newegg that's a dumb idea. Use pcpartpicker as it will lead you to newegg only if it's cheaper.

OP I will all ways say build your own for before suggesting anything else. You not only save money, you can also get better parts and you have the choice of which ones. You also learn valuable information about the parts of it making it that much easier to take care of your computer in the long run. But I don't think you wish to do this you'd rather just buy something. You should give this forum a price range of what your willing to spend. That way people can make suggestions rather then that dell/alienware as they tend to be expensive for what you get.